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In law, adopted children are regarded as having been born to their adoptive parents. The Family Division of the High Court recently considered whether that fact precluded a parental order being granted under the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008...

People who are injured when riding in a vehicle driven by someone else may still be entitled to compensation even if they are partly at fault for their injuries. This was demonstrated in a recent High Court case involving a boy who was injured when he fell...

When building owners carry out works on their property, are they liable for damage to adjoining properties that results from pre-existing structural issues? The Court of Appeal recently provided welcome clarification on that question . The owner of a...

A woman whose leg had to be amputated after an accident in the workplace is likely to receive substantial compensation for her injuries after her employer was successfully prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The accident happened during a...

Many road users will be only too aware of the increase in the number of potholes and uneven surfaces on the UK's roads. Figures released by the AA earlier this year indicate that two million incidents of damage to vehicles caused by potholes occurred in...

The Supreme Court has ruled that reforms to the way compensation for whiplash injuries is calculated do not limit the compensation payable for non-whiplash injuries suffered in the same accident. The Civil Liability Act 2018 and the Whiplash Injury...

Even when liability has been determined in personal injury claims, further disputes can remain in regard to the nature of compensation payments. In these instances, expert legal advice can prove invaluable. In a case on point, arguments arose as to how...

A case recently decided by the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) serves as a reminder to tenants to check the terms of their leases and to monitor the service charges they are asked to pay. The tenant of a ground-floor flat sought a determination of liability to...

A High Court challenge brought by Marks & Spencer (M&S) has resulted in victory for the retailer. M&S contested a decision by the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to turn down planning permission for the...

The UK government is currently analysing feedback from a public consultation that could have an impact on access to personal injury compensation for military veterans and their families. 'Supporting Our Veterans: A Consultation' called on UK veterans and...